Friday, September 28, 2012

I
am married to a wonderful man who takes very good care of himself. Alan runs and works out on a daily
basis. I am often blown away by his
dedication to his fitness.

Last
weekend we had the opportunity to share both our passions; Alan ran in the Interior
Running Associations Peak to Beck, a
tough 18K from Knox Mountain to Quails Gate Winery, a challenging uphill, downhill road and trail race which requires
exceptional running skills,
while I spent the morning at the Spa having a lovely facial.

Before
I jump into my spa experience I want to mention the winnery. Located in Kelowna British Columbia, Quails’
Gate is recognized by wine enthusiasts around the globe as one of the Canada's
top agri-tourism sites. And if you love
spa cuisine as much as I do, Old Vines Restaurant & Wine Bar will not disappoint.
Located on the slopes of the Boucherie
Mountain Bench, the restaurant looks over the vineyard with expansive views of
Lake Okanagan. It truly is a small piece
of heaven!

The Spa at The Delta Grand Okanagan is a mecca
of pampering with very skilled estheticians to look after your every need. The Spa has a full service package to select
from with reasonable prices.

It was a glorious
day and I wanted to spend some time in their indoor/outdoor pool before meeting
Alan after his race, so rather than having my traditional massage and facial I opted
for their Signature Facial designed for restoration and renewal. Within minutes I was so relaxed I was fast
asleep.

What
the Spa says about this facial...

This
decadent facial brings together the finest fruits, vegetables and herbs to
deliver the most potent and active treatment around. A veritable cornucopia
from Hungary’s Organic Farms means the
freshest ingredients are combined with hot thermal spring water in handmade
batches every two
weeks, ensuring the best is offered in each treatment. It will be customized to
the specific needs of your skin. The Bright Eyes and Luscious Lips treatments,
as well as a hand and arm exfoliation and massage are included to round out
this wonderful facial. (90 minutes $149)

The Spa uses
exclusively ÉMINENCE handmade organic skin
care products which are suitable for all skin types. My face glowed and I left the spa with a
goodie bag of product which was recommended by the esthetician.

Katherine
Heigl is a big fan of Éminence Organic Skin Care, with some of her favorites
being our Strawberry Rhubarb Masque, Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant and
Strawberry Rhubarb Hyaluronic Serum.

She reached out to us looking for some natural alternatives for her skin care
routine and, after having an unforgettable private treatment with founder
Boldijarre Koronczay, she has been using them ever since!

Spa Girls Blog

I created the SPA GIRL blog in 2009 because I wanted to share my spa experiences.
I am a big fan of aromatherapy,
thalassotherapy, spa cuisine and history.
I love to pamper myself, inside and out! And why not? I work hard, travel a lot and find the spa experience exciting each and every time.
Since the beginning of history, people have resorted to springs, baths, and spas for the therapeutic effects and power of their healing waters. Today the Spa experience has expanded to include so many ways to live a happy, healthy, holistic lifestyle.
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I have studied aromatherapy for a number of years and create my own salt scrubs, bath oils, soaps and skin creams.
I am an avid researcher and love to research all aspects of the spa industry, study and of course try every spa experience there is.
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